Updated August 08, 2023
A Vermont standard residential lease agreement is a rental contract with a fixed-term, usually for one (1) year, between a landlord and tenant. The landlord will usually verify the tenant’s credentials (e.g. credit check, income, etc.) by collecting a filled-in rental application by the tenant. After approval, the landlord and tenant will authorize a lease with occupancy beginning on the lease start date.
Laws – Title 9, Chapter 137 (Residential Rental Agreements)
Handbook – Vermont’s Renting Laws
Disclosures
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure – Law requiring landlords to inform their tenants if a residence was constructed prior to 1978. If so, this disclosure must be completed with both the landlord and tenant signing on the bottom of the page.
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Vermont Standard Residential Lease Agreement – Version 2
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